Simple Beginnings

From the author of the Amazon best seller, Brush Strokes

Praise for Brush Strokes:

"If there is only one NA novel that you read this year make sure that it is Brush Strokes. It's utter perfection wrapped up in an exceptional written package. It will steal your heart and leave you breathless." - K-Books

"You’re going to love this book. It’s a YA book because it’s set in high school. It’s a NA book because of the maturity level. No matter it’s just a good read. And you’ll love it because even though Olivia’s the artist, it’s Colt who paints love across her heart." - My Book Boyfriend

"I love this book... Janelle took Brush Strokes and painted it all over my heart." Goodreads reviewer

Early praise for Simple Beginnings:

"Simple Beginnings was everything I could have wanted and more. It was a perfect love story with phenomenal characters and an addictive writing style. It kept me hooked from start to finish and I cannot wait for more books from Janelle Stalder. I would recommend this book to everyone it was utterly perfect! A must-read!" - K-Books.


Ella Page planned to spend her summer before college like most girls her age - shopping, tanning, swimming, repeat. Instead she finds herself helping out on her grandma's farm, where she is forced to work side by side with her ex-best friend, Gage Hunter. Despite her attempt to stay cool around the boy she no longer feels like she knows, the heat in the summer air just won't stop rising. And with it, old feelings she's not so sure were forgotten after all.

* 17+ Mature YA / New Adult. This book contains some strong language and sexual situations. For mature audiences.